Result description
The system utilizes a combination of active operational systems and time-tested oil spill response, salvage and marine protection equipment:
• Heavy-duty containment boom with solid cylindrical floats with a subsurface skirt contains and guides litter.
• Auxiliary fence type booms drive/deflect/pace incoming litter to the collection cage.
• A floating foundation attaches to the boom and holds the removable collection cage.
• The hot-dipped galvanized steel collection cage utilizes 3 separate collection chambers/levels that lower and raise to store the litter (down to 5 mm in size). The cage is equipped with lifting points and a sliding door.
• Independent floats utilize salvage technology to move the storage level. They can be raised and lowered by satellite when a level is filled.
• Remote operation and observation versions are available with the development of standalone models optional.
Installation requirements, location & operational goals will decide the selection of:
• Independent remote control system for Lowering/raising of storage levels; System camera; Real-time viewing; Information collection systems viewing;
• 24/7 autonomous camera with solar panel & recording system
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Investor introductions
- Expanding to more markets /finding new customers
Regional Authorities, Municipalities as well as Ministries for the Environment in areas of river mouths and estuaries, to install the floating booms.
- Others/ No specific audience
- Public or private funding institutions
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- International Organisations (ex. OECD, FAO, UN, etc.)
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Result submitted to Horizon Results Platform by HELLENIC CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH
